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Harry Connick Jr. honours workers during pandemic road trip

Harry Connick Jr. honours workers during pandemic road trip

NASHVILLE — Singer and actor Harry Connick Jr. has spent a lot of his life on tour buses and travelling from city to city, but even when the pandemic shut down the country, he couldn’t sit still.
Holland Taylor's Ann Richards: 'A woman for all seasons'

Holland Taylor's Ann Richards: 'A woman for all seasons'

LOS ANGELES — Holland Taylor earned a Tony nomination for her portrayal of charismatic Texas politician Ann Richards, but the actor deserves acclaim for her research and writing skills as well.
Holland Taylor's Ann Richards: 'A woman for all seasons'

Holland Taylor's Ann Richards: 'A woman for all seasons'

LOS ANGELES — Holland Taylor earned a Tony nomination for her portrayal of charismatic Texas politician Ann Richards, but the actor deserves acclaim for her research and writing skills as well.
Amid mass departures, book critics board seeks to diversify

Amid mass departures, book critics board seeks to diversify

NEW YORK — The National Book Critics Circle, founded 46 years ago, is seeking to reinvent itself.
'Into the Wild' bus removed from Alaska backcountry

'Into the Wild' bus removed from Alaska backcountry

JUNEAU, Alaska — An abandoned bus in the Alaska backcountry, popularized by the book “Into the Wild” and movie of the same name, was removed Thursday, state officials said.
'Into the Wild' bus removed from Alaska backcountry

'Into the Wild' bus removed from Alaska backcountry

JUNEAU, Alaska — An abandoned bus in the Alaska backcountry, popularized by the book “Into the Wild” and movie of the same name, was removed Thursday, state officials said.
'Shadow of the Wind' author Carlos Ruiz Zafón dead at 55

'Shadow of the Wind' author Carlos Ruiz Zafón dead at 55

MADRID — Carlos Ruiz Zafón, author of the bestselling novel “The Shadow of the Wind” and one of the world’s most popular Spanish writers, has died. He was 55.
'Shadow of the Wind' author Carlos Ruiz Zafón dead at 55

'Shadow of the Wind' author Carlos Ruiz Zafón dead at 55

MADRID — Carlos Ruiz Zafón, author of the bestselling novel “The Shadow of the Wind” and one of the world’s most popular Spanish writers, has died. He was 55.
Lives Lost: South African activist targeted apartheid, HIV

Lives Lost: South African activist targeted apartheid, HIV

JOHANNESBURG — Clarence Mini's life was marked by battles against formidable foes. The South African doctor fought apartheid — receiving his medical training in exile — the government's denial of HIV/AIDS and rampant corruption.
Lives Lost: South African activist targeted apartheid, HIV

Lives Lost: South African activist targeted apartheid, HIV

JOHANNESBURG — Clarence Mini's life was marked by battles against formidable foes. The South African doctor fought apartheid — receiving his medical training in exile — the government's denial of HIV/AIDS and rampant corruption.
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